I use 50-pound-test Cortland braid
Various surface lures can be used for this technique, but arguably none is better than a classic Arbogast Jitterbug, which creates a big gurgle and pushes out a wake as it wobble rhythmically across the surface
Hipbelts are generally very adjustable, but if your hip measurement is not proportional to your torso, it might be a good idea to opt for a pack with a customizable hipbelt
Immediately spot pod of fish feeding on the surface
Watch for the migration of shad, which have the tendency to move to the very back ends of the pockets in fall, but also know, as mentioned, that bass are feeding on bluegills and craws in lots of other locations
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